John Collins was what he went by in Tennessee Kentucky &West Virginia, also Pink Collins then he disappeared and family found his records and his birth name is Holland He also had a son and daughter, john was born possibly in Mueifee, Kentucky, some where in the mid to later 1800 "s he had several wife's, on is my great grandmother Nancy Melvina Wyatt, thats all I have, besides he traveled a lot, left home one day never to return, some say he was a gambler, Pamela

In a message dated 12/26/98 6:02:13 PM Pacific Standard Time, Fire13cat@aol.com writes: << Hello there, My name is Pamela, my Great grandfather was John William Collins, when we were in the Wyoming court house, it was weird but a paper fell out of one of the books we were researching John Holland my granddad when a piece a paper fell out of one of the books John Collins, Jr., his real name back, which he said was Holland, for the longest time the family believed he was John William Collins, but my Great Grandmother and grandmother change there names after John Disappeared, they lived in Mcdowell and Wyoming, He was from Tennessee, if you think we might be related give me an e-mail TT >> Pamela, In rereading your letter I am a little confused. Do I have this correct? your grandfather was origionally John W. Collins but changed his name to John Holland or do I have it in reverse? Do you have any dates of this John W. Collins? Brenda

In a message dated 12/26/98 6:02:13 PM Pacific Standard Time, Fire13cat@aol.com writes: << My name is Pamela, my Great grandfather was John William Collins, when we were in the Wyoming court house, it was weird but a paper fell out of one of the books we were researching John Holland my granddad when a piece a paper fell out of one of the books John Collins, Jr., his real name back, which he said was Holland, for the longest time the family believed he was John William Collins, but my Great Grandmother and grandmother change there names after John Disappeared, they lived in Mcdowell and Wyoming, He was from Tennessee, if you think we might be related give me an e-mail TTYL >> Pam, Very interesting. Do you have any dates, sibblings etc.? Brenda

Hello there, My name is Pamela, my Great grandfather was John William Collins, when we were in the Wyoming court house, it was weird but a paper fell out of one of the books we were researching John Holland my granddad when a piece a paper fell out of one of the books John Collins, Jr., his real name back, which he said was Holland, for the longest time the family believed he was John William Collins, but my Great Grandmother and grandmother change there names after John Disappeared, they lived in Mcdowell and Wyoming, He was from Tennessee, if you think we might be related give me an e-mail TTYL Pamela

Hello All! I am hoping to find information on an Alex MULLINS, born April 6, 1870. I believe he lived in McDowell County before moving to Knott County, KY. His death certificate states that his father is Bill MULLINS, with an unknown mother. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Best Regards, Cheryl Strange-Laetsch Researching: Dimeck, Hall, Mullins, Perry, Sawmiller, Strange.

Searching for a death record or proof that this man owned property in McDowell Co. WV. Does anybody have access to death records or deed books and can do a look up for me? John W. Collins b. 1797 VA/TN d. after 1870 probably McDowell first wife Lydia Toner mar 1821 Grainger Co. TN second wife Mary Roark ( no record found but is listed with him on 1860&70 census) children#1 John W.Jr., William, Benjamin, Jacob, Cecil, Ira, & Margaret children#2 Alfred, Arnetta, and Richard ( my line) John is believed to lived along the area of Big Sandy River and Tug Fork. His brother William Collins b. 1806 owned and operated a Gristmill in that area and John & Mary lived close by. Does anybody have kin living in that area that might have a document that gives the adjoining neighbors ? Any help appreciated. Seasons Greetings, Brenda

MCDOWELL COUNTY OBITUARIES 12-6-98 ==================================== ==================================== NAME: Hazel M. Altizer, 75 of Squire BORN: 3-2-1923 in Iaeger WV DIED: 12-4-98 in Bluefield WV D/\O: Ballard & Cora Steele Collins HUSB: (1) LATE John F. Kennedy (2) LATE Woodrow W. Altizer REST: Grandview Memory Gardens Bluefield VA ==================================== ==================================== SOURCE: Bluefield Daily Telegraph

========================================== ========================================== NAME: Elnora Brooks Lindsey, 81 formerly of Hemphill WV BORN: 4-25-1917 in Brookneal VA DIED: 12-2-98 in Columbus OH D/\O: Gracie Brooks HUSB: Late John D Lindsey Sr. REST: Restlawn Mausoleum, Bluewell WV ========================================== ========================================== SOURCE: Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Cousins, Does anyone have access to 1900 McDowell Co Census that could look up a John Shufflebarger? His age should be about 20. Thanks for any help. Sherry Crawford dansher@tkdyer.com http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/c/r/a/Sherry-L-Crawford/index.html

Does anyone know the name and mine number for the Coal Mine at JenkinJones, McDowell County, WV? My grand father died there in 1923 and the records say it is #6 of the Pocahauntas Mining Company and my father says it was # 10 and unfortunately neither my father or the micro filmed records state the name of the mine. Your help would be appreciated. Bill Mele cn2369@coastalnet.com Researching the Mele and Milenase surnames

============================================= THIS IS A REPOST FROM ANOTHER LIST **F.Y.I.** ============================================= Hello Everyone: This week I have added over 1,100 listings to the 1600s Ancestors Data Base bringing the total to over 14,000 listings. Many new Virginian's This is an all surname data base and we welcome your posts. Everyone is welcome to use it. For best results please read the Data Base Information page. Stop by and find those missing 1600s family members. To go directly to the data base use the URL below. http://home.cdsnet.net/~xymox/ Ryan Jackson Data Base Manager

Cousins, Does anyone have access to 1900 McDowell Co Census that could look up a John Shufflebarger? His age should be about 20. Thanks for any help. Sherry Crawford dansher@tkdyer.com http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/c/r/a/Sherry-L-Crawford/index.html

This is a great search site for obituaries. http://www.gengateway.com/gateway5.htm

===================================================== ===================================================== NAME: Jeffrey Keith Rapp, 42, of Raysal WV BORN: in Welch WV S/\O: Millard B and Nola F. Rapp of Jolo WV DIED: 11-14-1998 in Charleston WV WIFE: Former Wife Connie Rife of Jolo WV REST: Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill VA ===================================================== =====================================================

===================================================== ===================================================== NAME: Sallie Louise Napier, 80, of Elkhorn WV BORN: 2-19-1918 at Algoma DIED: 11-11-1998 in Bluefield WV D/\O: Harry and Elizabeth Glenn HUSB: LATE William Henry Napier REST: Restlawn Memorial Garden, Littlesburg Road ===================================================== =====================================================

ATTENTION: This Robinson Family contact has been made. I finally suceeded at 6:15 Wednesday evening. glenn S FULLER wrote: > > I'm trying to locate the Robinson family who originally lived in Coalwood, > WV. Brothers were Ronnie (Mose) Robinson, Bobby (Cuby) Robinson, and > Charley Robinson. > Ronnie Robinson is supposed to be living in FL, Bobby Robinson is living in > Princeton, WV and Charley Robinson is living in the Bluefield, WV area. > Member of the Bus Stanley family from Coalwood, WV is trying to contact > them. > Any information is appreciated.

Hello, I am a new subscriber and would like to know if you have any information on any ALIFF'S. Thank you, Toni

Don't know if anyone out there is researching the Rowe's or not, but Geneva Steele of Rockridge just shared some really wonderful information with me and I thought I would share it with y'll... Jacob H Rowe born 8 Jan 1833 in Giles County Va and died 11 April 1911 in McDowell Co, WV served on the side of the north during the Civil War in the 39th Kentcuky Regiment Co D. Geneva recently spoke to a distant cousin who thought they knew where Jacob was burried... Well, Geneva just got back from the gravesite and BINGO, it was our Jacob H Rowe. This means that we can now petition to have a veteran tombstone for him. In case some of you don't know who or how Jacob H Rowe is related to McDowell Co, here is a brief summary: He and his wife Tabitha Sweeney came from Pike Co after the Civil War and settled in Beartown. Jacob was the grandfather of CS Rowe (Charles Shelvin) who married Pearl Victoria Jewell. CS's parents were George W. and Sytha Davis Rowe. Just wanted to share in mine and Geneva's joy and congratulate her for a job well done. Heather Rowe pearlvjuel@aol.com

THIS IS AN INFORMATIONAL MESSAGE.....NOT A QUERY George Coleman was born in 1903 to Adam and Matilda Roberts Coleman. He died in 1960 .He married Angeline Kennedy and together they had eight children: Stella, Irene, Troy, Sylvia, Anna lee, Harshel, Hazel, and Basil. George worked in the coal mines for 35 years at Gary and was a cuting machine operator.

THIS IS AN INFORMATIONAL MESSAGE.....NOT A QUERY Farley F Couch was born in 1914 and died 9-9-1977 His parents were Noah and Blanch Couch. He married Esley Addair who was the daughter of Ben H. and Angeline Addair. They had 4 children. Farley worked in the coal mines for around 25 years.